P13EACold-start ignition timing performance (off idle)

• Volkswagen group code · Engine

How the car detects it

During a cold start the engine retards the ignition to heat the catalytic converter quickly; this code says that strategy did not work as planned. On the 2019 Jetta 1.4 TSI Volkswagen fixed it, among other codes, with engine-computer software.

What you may notice

• Check-engine light possible

Likely causes

• PossibleEngine computer software (update on some cars)
• RareMisfires or air leaks during warm-up

Sources

• static.nhtsa.gov › MC-10185659-0001.pdf · official document

Backed by an official manufacturer document.

From Obdaryn's Volkswagen group pack, exactly as the app shows it, with the public sources above. Guidance only; confirm with a workshop.